Graduate Certificate in Unmanned Vehicle Systems in Houston United States | University of Texas at Arlington

The UVS (Unmanned Vehicle Systems) Certificate is administered by the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, designed to equip graduate students and working engineers with specialized knowledge in UVS design, development, and operation. This encompasses UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), UGS (Unmanned Ground Systems), and UMS (Unmanned Maritime Systems). The curriculum highlights shared UVS components like sensors, actuators, communication systems, and particularly autonomous decision-making, alongside specialized mobile platforms including fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, Ackerman-steered vehicles, and marine vessels. Graduates will gain comprehensive understanding of UVS principles, theoretical frameworks, core technologies, and their interconnectedness, while also developing expertise in their chosen specialization. Participants will engage in hands-on, collaborative projects within multidisciplinary teams, fostering practical system integration skills. The program serves a dual purpose: supplying the UVS sector with skilled local professionals while creating advanced career pathways for its graduates.